Serif Normal Nylah 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baskerville' and 'Baskerville WGL' by Bitstream, 'Argos' by Hoftype, 'Periodica' by Mint Type, and 'Bulmer' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, formal, bookish, authoritative, traditional, text clarity, classic tone, editorial presence, print emphasis, trustworthy voice, bracketed, ball terminals, tapered, calligraphic, robust.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs that flare into crisp, wedge-like terminals. Capitals are broad and steady with strong vertical stems and compact, slightly cupped serifs; curves are smooth and generously weighted, giving letters a dark, confident color on the page. The lowercase shows compact proportions with rounded bowls, a single-storey g, and a more oldstyle feel in details like the ear of g and the angled joins on n and m. Numerals are sturdy and readable, with a notably curvy 2 and a ball-terminal 3 that echo the typeface’s calligraphic finishing.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as magazines, reports, and book typography where a traditional serif voice is desired. Its strong weight and clear serifs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and branding applications that need a classic, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a distinctly bookish, editorial presence. Its weight and contrast feel confident and established, suggesting a classic, institutional voice rather than a minimalist or trendy one.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional reading-serif feel with added sturdiness and presence, balancing familiar book-type proportions with emphatic serifs and expressive terminals to maintain character at larger sizes and in prominent text settings.
Stroke endings often resolve with subtle tapering or ball-like terminals, especially visible in S, g, and the 3, which adds a touch of warmth to an otherwise formal texture. Spacing appears comfortable in text, and the heavier serifs contribute to strong word shapes at display and subhead sizes.